November 1, 2008
In Michigan, can one be threated to be taken to the police for taking all the brochures that a business has?
Can you answer jon s's question about brochures?:
The brochures contained info about the business (similar to what is seen in hotel lobbys). There was not a sign stating that you could only take one brochure. The brochures were just sitting on the the counter of the business.
My Brochure Maker
The brochures contained info about the business (similar to what is seen in hotel lobbys). There was not a sign stating that you could only take one brochure. The brochures were just sitting on the the counter of the business.
My Brochure Maker
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Comments on In Michigan, can one be threated to be taken to the police for taking all the brochures that a business has? »
Well there is no doubt that it was an ittyotic thing but it didn't say just take one…so.
I don't think it would be a criminal act, but if your intention was to stop others from seeing and receiving this advertising, there could be a civil suit.
yeah you need to be jail
I MOVED TO MI NOT TO LONG AGO, I THINK YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTY. IF IT IS SO, HOW CAN SOMETHING LIKE THAT BE PROSECUTED? COMMUNITY SVC PERHAPS?
You need to be put away for life you brochure taker! Nah, I don't think the police will arrest you for taking brochures.
Depends who's threatening you and the nature of the threat.
For the most part a threat is covered under the 1st amendment of the constitution.
Okay, Fine , I'll put back the brochures. Christ!!
The business can put any limits it wants to on how many things it gives away for "free". They should probably have a sign that says "take only one", but I doubt they "have" to have that sign. Their verbal warning to you is enough. If you go beyond that, it could be considered theft (though I doubt you would be held liable for any restitution- unless the court gives them the costs of printing new ones). They can also say "get out". If you don't, they'll get you for criminal trespass.